- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walton, NY
Townsend Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Townsend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362982004005
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Townsend Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Townsend Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walton, NY.
School address
District: Walton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362982004005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Townsend Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362982004005 · Walton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Walton High School (271 students)
Townsend Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Townsend Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Townsend Elementary School
348 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
271 students
- Walton Middle
Walton Middle School
186 students
What this shows Townsend Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Townsend Elementary School compares
Townsend Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Townsend Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Walton Central School District reports $26,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Townsend Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Townsend Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Townsend Elementary School
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Townsend Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Townsend Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Townsend Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Townsend Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Walton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Townsend Elementary School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Walton Central School District?
Besides Townsend Elementary School, Walton Central School District also operates Walton High School (271 students) and Walton Middle School (186 students). See the Walton Central School District district page for the complete list.